Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical

Allina Health • Slaton, TX

1d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to assist in delivering patient care on 4 East, a 35-bed medical-surgical unit serving adult and pediatric patients. The unit has short average stays of 1–3 days and a team culture focused on individualized care and teamwork.

This is a permanent evening position with an 8-hour shift, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE, or 48 hours per two-week pay period), and an every-other-weekend rotation. The role includes providing personal care, collecting and documenting patient observations, supporting safe patient movement, and helping with admissions, transfers, and discharges. The position is located at 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following age/education conditions: be at least 18 years old, or be 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the following training or experience conditions: successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; complete one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program; complete the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; or have previous direct patient care experience.
• Meet one of the following BLS conditions: current certification from the American Heart Association; current certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned personal care and interventions according to the critical elements of each procedure.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights for assigned and other patients.
• Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients with them.
• Assist with grooming and hygiene, skin integrity, comfort, and population-specific needs.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
• Implement fall-prevention activities specified in the plan of care.
• Collect and save specimens.
• Assist the RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care.
• May transport medications within the site, excluding controlled substances.
• Observe, collect, and document assigned health-status data.
• Complete measurements as required, including temperature, radial pulse, blood pressure, respirations, weight, and intake and output.
• Immediately report observations or health-status data outside normal limits or significant changes to the RN.
• Document according to documentation guidelines.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Protect patients, self, and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions or standards.
• May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; ensuring container integrity; and knowing spill, fire, and evacuation emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• PTO/time away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed